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Alexey Leonov

Soviet pilot and cosmonaut, first human to conduct a spacewalk (1934-2019)

  • Fame63.1
  • Momentum0.4
  • Artists rank#121
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  • Fame63.1
  • Momentum0.4
  • Artists rank#121
  • Wikipedia43.8K
Lived 1934–2019, aged 85
ArtistsArtist
  • Wikipedia
    80 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1934–2019
    Aged 85
  • Awards
    40
    recognised works
Summary
Updated 2026-08-17

Alexei Arkhipovich Leonov was a Soviet and Russian cosmonaut and aviator, Air Force major general, writer, and artist. On 18 March 1965, he became the first person to conduct a spacewalk, exiting the capsule during the Voskhod 2 mission for 12 minutes and 9 seconds. He was also selected to be the first Soviet person to land on the Moon although the project was eventually cancelled.

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63.1
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Momentum0.4
Historical25.6
Source confidence65.0
Completeness65.0
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